How Might We Identify and Focus on Our Natural Talents? (Ep. 142; 5/24/19)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

After coming back from a short trip to Buffalo, NY on May 24, 2019, I thought about a chapter I read in a book entitled, “The Power of Focus.” In this chapter, “It’s Not Hocus-Pocus, It’s All About Focus”, legendary entrepreneur, author, and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn states, “Learn how to separate the majors and the minors. A lot of people don’t do well simply because they major in minor things.”

When we major in minor things, we often tend to lose focus when it comes to cultivating and developing our own natural talents. On the contrary, when we are able to eliminate distractions and hone in on what makes us tick, we are then able to identify and focus on our natural talents. For example, after a call I had with Tracy Francis and Kaustubh Ghadge of Indica Digital, I realized that one of my natural talents is helping people to identify and articulate their mission and vision with the world around them. Due to my desire to help further the work of Tracy and Kaustubh, I was able to gain insight about my natural talents and strengths. In essence, it’s important to keep in mind that helping others also enables us to help ourselves along our journey of finding what it is we do best!

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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking brand strategist, curator, and educator. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development and social impact. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Behind The Hustle, Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about bridging the gap and building value between brands, communities, and culture. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.

How Might We Build a Positive Reputation? (Ep. 140; 5/4/19)

Posted on August 13, 2019 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

In my experience as one of the leaders during my time at Seed Burger, I’ve learned a lot from interacting and working with our team. Through this, I also reflected on some of my personal habits from when I first entered the workplace as an associate at The Home Depot to becoming a corps member at City Year and working my way up from a substitute teacher to a 5th grade teacher at New Brunswick Public Schools.

I believe that it is important to understand that how people feel and what people think about us when we are not around is often contingent upon what we do when we are around.

So…what are we doing when we are around?

Here are a few quick tips I would offer to anyone who is looking to make a difference in the workplace:

1. Show up EARLY and PREPARED – When we show up early and prepared, it relaxes our mind and reduces stress and anxiety because we are ready for what is to come. Showing up early and prepared also helps to boost our confidence in our ability to perform over time.

2. Stay LATE and put in the WORK – When we are committed, dedicated, and purpose driven, we usually do not mind staying later to finish the job. I know personally that whenever I do what I have to do to make sure that the job is finished, I always come away with a sense of completion knowing that I earned my sleep for the night.

Lastly, always keep in mind that our reputation is our resume. People often come to us based on what they know about us. What we want to do tomorrow is often based on what we do today, and what we do today determines the opportunities that we are often afforded tomorrow.

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What Do We Value?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

What do we value? On Saturday November 5, 2016 I attended Ayana Iman’s, #AuthenticConvos event at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton, NJ. While I was there, I revisited some of my thoughts from earlier that day inspired by Joel Brown‘s #Addicted2Success podcast interview with Dr. John Demartini:

In this interview, Dr. Demartini mentioned the importance of values and how they predict the trajectory of where we go in life. In turn, this made me ask the following questions:

1. What do we value?

2. What do we give the most energy to?

3. Who do we give the most energy to?

4. Where do we spend the most time?

5. Who do we spend the most time with?

6. What do we spend the most time doing?

7. Who do we associate with?

8. Where do we want to see ourselves in life?

Ultimately, all of these questions allow us to reflect upon our true values. Now, let’s ask ourselves…”What do we really value?”

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How Might We Value Equity?

Posted on May 16, 2017 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

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I find that one of the best ways to spark a meaningful conversation is to always carry a book. Our presence in the world is a reflection of what we choose to engage with emotionally, mentally, physically, spiritually, etc. I'm a huge believer in the notion that we attract the energy we exude. Now, let's ask ourselves, "What do we wish to attract?" #7DaysOfWisdom #ALOVERSAmbition

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On Sunday May 7, 2017, as I was reading pg. 29 of Keith Ferrazzi‘s, “Never Eat Alone”, I came across a tool which he uses called, “The Relationship Action Plan.” This plan is separated into 3 parts:

1. Developing goals that will help us fulfill our mission.

2. Connecting these goals to the people, places, and things (resources) that will help us get the job done.

3. Determining the best way to reach out to the people who can help us to accomplish our goals.

As I was reading this, it made me reflect on one of my #7DaysOfWisdom videos which I shot back in September of 2016. In this video, I discussed the relationship between sweat equity, relationship equity, and financial equity. In addition to Keith’s “Relationship Action Plan”, I believe that it is highly important for us to understand and value equity.

Equity is something which we can all learn and earn. It starts with the amount of work we decide to put in (sweat equity). Through our sweat equity, we will eventually begin to build the connections and relationships (relationship equity) which lead to opportunities to increase our financial equity and the impact we can have on the lives of others. Let’s stay focused and have fun pursuing the things we love to do in life. Live legendary, leave a legacy!

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What are your thoughts on sweat equity, relationship equity, and financial equity? 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 In this video, I discuss the relationship between sweat equity, relationship equity, and financial equity. I believe that it is highly important for us to understand and value equity. Equity is something which we can all learn and earn. It all starts with the amount of work we decide to put in (sweat). Through our sweat equity, we will eventually begin to build the connections and relationships which lead to opportunities to increase our financial equity and the impact we can have on the lives of others. 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 Let's stay focused and have fun pursuing the things we love to do in life. Live legendary, leave a legacy! 👇🏾👇🏾👇🏾 #7DaysOfWisdom #ALOVERSAmbition

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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking Brand Strategist, Cultural Curator, and Educator. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, Universal Music Group, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about helping companies adapt to culture and building value between brands and their consumers centered around love. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.

How Might We Start? (Curate Culture)

Posted on April 17, 2017 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

How might we start? Curate culture. Promote and support the work of others! Earlier this morning, I was listening to Gary Vaynerchuk’s audio experience podcast on SoundCloud when he mentioned the following, “There’s no excuse for not talking to the world, it just doesn’t have to be our thoughts and words every time.” When I heard this, I thought of one of the sayings I’ve been sharing with people from one of my videos on Instagram back in August 2016 which goes as follows, “When we share our message with the world, we begin to attract opportunities that align with that message.”

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When we share our message with the world, we begin to attract opportunities that align with that message. So let's ask ourselves, what is our message? What opportunities are we looking to attract? S/O to @garyvee who's played a large role in my development these last few months! —————— #7DaysOfWisdom #ALOVERSAmbition #AllIn4NB #BeSomebody #MakeBetterHappen #SchoolOfGreatness

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Let’s get out there and start doing something. It doesn’t have to be “perfect.” It’s impossible to improve, iterate, and pivot if we have yet to start anything. Curate culture. Curate lifestyle. We are all curators. Our life is a museum and we choose what we want to put on display. If we’re afraid to start a website, start something on Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Let’s use the environment, tools, and resources we have around us. Why settle for excuses?

For example, because I live here in New Brunswick, New Jersey, I was inspired to create a community engagement platform entitled, “We Love Hub City” aimed at promoting positivity and inspiring the City of New Brunswick, NJ. We curate the culture, lifestyle, and pulse of the city in which we live. This has led to many great opportunities to build relationships with people who I don’t even have to travel to see! How about that for convenience?

Screenshot of We LOVE Hub City.

In closing, I really want to see people win. I want to see US WIN! I’m here to build, connect, empower, and inspire others to take action towards fulfilling their dreams. In order for me to continue walking towards my purpose, I must also continue to take action. Let’s take action together!

S/O to Gary Vaynerchuk, VaynerMedia, and Team GaryVee for continuing to put out amazing content and inspire the world to live legendary and leave a legacy. P.S…”Patience and progress is necessary yet speed and execution is everything.”

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Pursue Our Happiness!

Posted on December 4, 2016 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

If we’re not “qualified” to do something, we can either remain unqualified or we can decide to put in the work that’s required to obtain the qualifications. We may not get paid in the beginning. However, no one can stop us from putting in the work. The choice is always ours!

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7 Days of Wisdom (Episode 29)

Posted on May 22, 2016 by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group

7 Days of Wisdom is an original weekly video series presented by A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group and hosted by Aquaus Kelley. Our mission is to foster growth and create a community of success and significance. Through sharing meaningful advice, knowledge, and insight gathered throughout our daily experiences, we aim to empower, encourage, and inspire our community to achieve their most passionate aspirations.

In This Weeks Episode We Discuss:

Work ethic (0:39)
Quotes of the Week (17:22)

This Weeks Resources Include:

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(Uh • Kway • Us) Aquaus Kelley is a forward-thinking Brand Strategist, Educator, and Music Publisher. As the Founder of A Lovers Ambition Lifestyle Group, he specializes in identifying talent and creating opportunities for brand development, exposure, and growth. Aquaus has worked with companies and organizations such as Cornerstone Agency, City Year Miami, Universal Music Group, and W Hotels. He is extremely passionate about helping companies adapt to culture and building value between brands and their consumers centered around love. His ultimate mission is to use his influence to project positivity across the globe and invest in the collective future of society through the arts, education, entertainment, and leadership.